Opera Introduces AI-Powered Neon Browser

Browser developer Opera has officially released Neon, its new AI-powered browser designed to revolutionize intelligent browsing. The browser leverages artificial intelligence to create applications through prompts and introduces reusable "cards" for streamlined workflows.

Subscription Model and Early Access

Initially announced in May during a closed preview phase, Neon is now rolling out invitations to select users. The service comes with a $19.99 monthly subscription fee, positioning it as a premium offering in the competitive browser market.

"We built Opera Neon for ourselves and for those who integrate AI deeply into their daily routines," said Krystian Kolondra, Opera's Vice President, in a statement. "Today, we invite our first users to help shape the future of intelligent browsing."

Key Features of Neon

The browser introduces several innovative features:

• AI Chatbot: Provides conversational answers to user queries
• Neon Do: An intelligent assistant capable of completing complex tasks like summarizing Substack articles or recalling browsing history details
• Code Generation: Creates visual reports with tables and charts through code snippets
• Cards System: Allows users to save and reuse prompts as modular components

The cards feature enables users to combine different functions—such as "Extract Details" and "Comparison Table"—to generate new prompts for multi-tab product comparisons. This functionality resembles IFTTT's automation system, with options for both custom card creation and community-shared templates.

Workspace Innovation: Tasks Feature

Neon introduces "Tasks," a workspace combining AI chat functionality with tab organization. This hybrid approach merges elements of tab grouping with workspace concepts seen in browsers like Arc, enhanced by AI contextual awareness.

During demonstrations, Opera showcased Neon handling practical scenarios like online grocery ordering. However, as with many tech previews, real-world performance may differ from controlled demos.

Competitive Landscape

The launch positions Opera against:

• Perplexity's Comet
• The Browser Company's Dia While tech giants like Google and Microsoft continue integrating AI features into mainstream browsers (Chrome and Edge respectively), Opera distinguishes Neon as a specialized tool targeting power users through its subscription model.

Key Points:

✅ AI Integration: Neon combines chatbot functionality with advanced task automation 💡 Modular Workflows: "Cards" system enables reusable prompt components 💻 Premium Positioning: $19.99/month model targets heavy AI users 🔄 Competitive Field: Enters market alongside Perplexity Comet and Arc-based alternatives